Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi has created history by achieving a Guinness World Record for the longest Hercules pillar hold. Exhibiting superhuman strength and stamina, Kharadi held the gigantic pillars for a whopping 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds in Surat, Gujarat.
The record-setting pillars, inspired by Greek architecture, stood at 123 inches tall with a diameter of 20.5 inches. Weighing 166.7 kg and 168.9 kg, they pushed Kharadi’s physical abilities to the extreme. The Guinness World Records officially acknowledged his phenomenal feat, solidifying his place among the world’s strongest athletes.
Elon Musk Amplifies Achievement of Vispy Kharadi
Kharadi’s accomplishment gained even more attention when tech billionaire Elon Musk reshared a video of his performance. Posted by the official X account of the Guinness World Records initially, the video went viral globally very soon.
Basted with attention, Kharadi penned his elation on X as follows, “It was indeed a good surprise when I got to know that @elonmusk shared my Guinness World Record Video on X. Feeling so happy and on cloud 9. Moreover, it gives me immense pride that an Indian is being praised worldwide in the field of strength.”
A History of Strength and Records
X bio of Vispy Kharadi showcases his remarkable accomplishments, including multiple black belts and 13 Guinness World Records. A well-known fitness expert, he also trains Border Security Force (BSF) commandos in unarmed combat. Among his records are crushing the most drink cans by hand in one minute and bending the most iron bars with his head.
Social Media Erupts with Praise
The viral video of Kharadi’s record-breaking feat has surpassed 10 million views and received over 74,000 likes. Social media users flooded the comments section with admiration and praise. One user wrote, “Wow, congratulations, what an achievement,” while another commented, “He looks like a video game character brought to life. Kudos to this guy.”
Many hailed Kharadi’s strength and determination, with one user stating, “Insane grip, strength, and endurance. Holding the Hercules Pillars for over two minutes is next-level strength.” Another added, “Making India proud! Congratulations @VispyKharadi for an insane feat—holding 160kg Hercules pillars in each hand for 2 mins 11 secs! True strength, true inspiration!”